Aircraft noise in Concord West (2138)
Concord West experiences approximately 12 aircraft overflights per day, primarily departures at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, passing between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 76–81 dB. It ranks #101 of 139 Sydney suburbs for aircraft noise exposure. (Flight Path Noise monitoring data, 90 days to 2026-08-21.)
Data: 90 days to 2026-08-21 · all tracked aircraft over Concord West · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
live map →12 overflights/day (100%) · typically 3,900 ft
Concord West sits under departures climbing north-west at moderate altitude, their tracks dispersed rather than concentrated. The result is regular but diffuse noise, well short of the intensity under the approach corridors.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Concord | 19 | #68 |
| Sydney Olympic Park | 16 | #78 |
| Homebush West | 12 | #100 |
| Concord West | 12 | #101 |
| Homebush | 8 | #114 |
Common questions
- Is Concord West under a flight path?
- Yes — Concord West is under Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight paths, with around 12 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
- What time do planes start over Concord West?
- The first movements typically pass over Concord West around 6:59am, once the curfew (11 PM – 6 AM) ends. Traffic builds through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Concord West on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Concord West is similar (16 vs 16 overflights a day).
- Do planes fly over Concord West at night?
- The main airport's curfew restricts movements between 11 PM – 6 AM, so overnight overflights are rare. The last movements are typically around 8:38pm.
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